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Turkey bans children's social media

Turkey published a law banning social media use by children under 15, effective Nov. 1, amid concerns over Ankara’s broader restrictions on freedom of expression.

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Ali Murat Kırık

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Resmi gazetede 15 yaş altı sosyal medya düzenlemesine yönelik yönetmelik yayınlandı. Buna göre yaş doğrulama sonucunda, 15 yaşın altında olduğu kabul edilen çocukların mevcut hesapları bilgi verilerek kapatılacak. Peki, 15 yaş altı sosyal medya yasağı yürürlüğe girdi mi? youtu.be/5G8FFAjJkns

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October 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM

VRT NWS

Turkey bans social media for under-15s

Turkey has banned the use of social media for people under 15. It joins a growing number of countries seeking to protect children and adolescents from the excesses of online platforms. The Turkish official gazette published the decision after Parliament approved the law in April. The law goes into effect on November 1.

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Politico Europe

Turkey bans social media for kids under 15

The law comes amid a global push for tougher age restrictions on social media platforms.

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HotNews

Turkey bans social networks for minors under 16

Turkey on Saturday banned the use of social networks by people under 15 years old, joining a growing number of countries worldwide concerned about protecting children and adolescents from the negative effects of these platforms, according to AFP. The Official Journal published the decision after Parliament passed a law in April. This ...

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Le Monde

Turkey bans social media for anyone under 15 starting November 1

While the new law aims mainly to protect minors, it comes into force amid Ankara's restrictions on freedom of expression, including in LGBT+ circles, the media, and the political sphere.

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